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On YouTubeDave Martinez News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 9
Five Former Managers Nationals Could Pursue After Firing Dave Martinez
Davey Martinez became just become the third manager in franchise history to reach 500 victories when the Washington Nationals fired him on Sunday. Now, the Nats must search for a new manager for the first time since it hired Martinez from the Chicago Cubs as their bench coach to replace Dusty Baker before the 2018 season.
Keibert Ruiz News / Field Level Media / July 8
Nationals place C Keibert Ruiz (concussion) back on injured list
Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz returned to the seven-day concussion list Tuesday after being active for two games. In a corresponding move, the Nationals recalled catcher Drew Millas from Triple-A Rochester.
Mike Rizzo News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 8
Nationals' Firing of Resourceful GM Mike Rizzo Will Go Down as Big Mistake
The Washington Nationals made waves on Sunday when they announced the simultaneous firings of general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez. The timing was particularly shocking for Rizzo, as the Nationals are set to make the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft in less than a week.
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Nationals Provide Encouraging Update on Star Prospect Who Will Miss Futures Game
The Washington Nationals haven’t had the best luck recently when it comes to their star pitching prospects staying healthy. One of the top arms in their organization, Jarlin Susana, is dealing with a Grade 1 UCL sprain in his right elbow.
Nationals Land Star Pitcher With First Pick in New MLB Mock Draft
With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft, all eyes will be on the Washington Nationals, who haven’t held that selection since back-to-back years in 2009 and 2010.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8
Nationals Name Henry Blanco Bench Coach
The Nationals announced that Henry Blanco is now the club’s bench coach. Blanco was already on the staff as a catching and strategy coach. Also, Bob Henley has been added to the staff with the title of major league field coordinator.
Nationals New Regime Will Have Massive Undertaking To Get Back in Contention
The Washington Nationals made some seismic changes to their franchise recently when it was announced that general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez were both fired.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 8
ESPN insider says Nationals may have changed thoughts for top MLB Draft pick
On Sunday, the Nationals fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo, moves that raised eyebrows with the MLB Draft just days away.
Mike Rizzo News / Federal Baseball / July 8
Why the Washington Nationals had to fire GM Mike Rizzo 
Mike Rizzo had a great run in DC but his firing is for the best moving forward Don’t get it twisted, Mike Rizzo is a Washington Nationals legend. Someday there will probably be a statue of him outside of Nationals Park.
Nationals Falling Short of Underwhelming Expectations Coming Into Season
The Washington Nationals were a team that everyone was keeping an eye on last winter as they looked to be on the cusp of taking that next step in their rebuild.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8
Predicting Nationals’ next big trade before deadline
As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Washington Nationals once again find themselves in a familiar role: sellers looking to extract value from their veteran assets.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 8
Looking to Rebound: New look Washington Nationals Try to Reset Against Reeling Cardinals
Washington’s recent struggles set the stage for a bounce-back opportunity against a St. Louis team that’s also searching for answers. After getting swept disappointingly, the Washington Nationals are at a season-low, resulting in the firing of general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez.
Exploring Washington Nationals Manager, GM Internal Candidates
The Washington Nationals must hire a new manager and general manager when the season ends after firing Dave Martinez and Mike Rizzo, respectively, on Sunday.
Miguel Cairo News / Field Level Media / July 7
After big shake-up, Miguel Cairo leads Nationals against Cardinals
The struggling Washington Nationals flew into St. Louis with new leadership in both the front office and the dugout. Miguel Cairo, who had been the team's bench coach, will begin his stint as interim manager when the Nationals face the Cardinals Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.
Does Firing Dave Martinez and Mike Rizzo Change Nationals' Draft Plans?
The Washington Nationals made huge waves in the baseball world over the weekend when they announced that manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo had both been fired.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 7
Nationals name bench coach Miguel Cairo as interim manager
The Washington Nationals named bench coach Miguel Cairo their interim manager after Dave Martinez was fired on Sunday. The decision was announced by interim general manager Mike DeBartolo, who took over his role when general manager Mike Rizzo also was fired on Sunday.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 7
Washington Nationals name Miguel Cairo as Interim Manager
After firing Davey Martinez, the Nationals are promoting his right hand man Miguel Cairo The Washington Nationals officially have a new manager, more specifically an interim manager.
Washington Nationals News / Last Word On Sports / July 6
Nationals Part Ways with GM and Manager: What’s Next?
The firing of Martinez was imminent. All Nationals fans knew it would eventually happen, but it stretched on over the last month. The Nationals are just 10-31 since May 31.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / July 6
Nationals Shake Up Front Office, Fire GM and Manager
Late Sunday evening, the Washington Nationals announced that they have decided to move on from both their President of Baseball Operations/General Manager, Mike Rizzo, and their manager, Dave Martinez.
As Washington Nationals fire brain trust, who's in charge of making No. 1 draft pick?
The Washington Nationals have the No. 1 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, which begins next Sunday, and they'll be making that crucial selection without a permanent general manager or field manager in place.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 6
New Nationals GM, manager will have to rescue franchise from state of mediocrity
Where things will get especially interesting is when they hire a new full-time general manager who has to put their vision into place.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 6
Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo in major shakeup
The timing of the decision is sure to raise eyebrows across the league.
Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / July 6
Washington Nationals Fire World Series-Winning Duo
After getting swept by the Boston Red Sox at home during the July 4 weekend, the Washington Nationals are making some big changes. Per Jeff Passan of ESPN on social media: BREAKING: The Washington Nationals have fired general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, sources tell ESPN.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5
Nationals reinstate veteran pitcher from 60-day IL
He last pitched in the majors back in 2023.
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